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[Rolf]

Mercedes-Benz USA Announces Pricing for All-New Electric CLA

At a Glance: Trim Levels and Standard Features at a Glance

Standard Features	Exclusive Trim	Pinnacle Trim
Highlights Include: Next Generation MBUX Infotainment: Powered by MB.OS MBUX Profile Identification via Facial Recognition Heated Power Front Seats with Four-Way Power Lumbar Support and Memory Digital Extras3: Distance Assist DISTRONIC MBUX Navigation with Electric Intelligence (7 yrs) Wireless Smartphone Integration Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof High Performance LED Headlights Blind Spot Assist Plus with Exit Warning Lane Keeping Function PRE-SAFE PRE-SAFE Sound	Highlights Include: All Standard Features Flush-Fitting Power Door Handles KEYLESS-GO Digital Extra: MB.DRIVE PARKING ASSIST3 Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control 64-Color Ambient Lighting Wireless Smartphone Charging in Front Console Rear Seat Armrest w/ Cupholders	Highlights Include: All Standard and Exclusive Trim Features MBUX Superscreen Digital Extras3: MB.DRIVE PARKING ASSIST 360 Digital Vehicle Key MBUX Entertainment Package (1 yr) LED Intelligent Light System Head-Up Display HANDS-FREE ACCESS KEYLESS-GO Convenience Package Power Closing Trunk Illuminated Door Sills

At a Glance: Technical Specs

	2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ with EQ Technology​	2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA 350 4MATIC with EQ Technology​
MSRP	$47,2501​	$49,8001​
Powertrain	Rear Permanently Excited Synchronous Electric Motor​	Dual Permanently Excited Synchronous Electric Motors with Front Disconnect Unit​
Drive config.	Rear-Wheel Drive​	4MATIC All-Wheel Drive​
Output	268 hp​	349 hp​
Torque	247 lb-ft​	380 lb-ft​
Battery capacity	85 kWh (usable)​	85 kWh (usable)​
Charging capacity	DC: 320 kW / AC: 9.6 kW​	DC: 320 kW / AC: 9.6 kW​
DC charging time	22 min (10-80% SOC)​	22 min (10-80% SOC)​
Electric range (EPA)	Up to 374 mi​	312 mi​
0-60 mph	6.6 sec (est.)​	4.8 sec (est.)​
Top speed	130 mph (electronically limited)​	130 mph (electronically limited)​

https://media.mbusa.com/releases/release-38c9543bcb6142f7d20a68c4cc02c2b3-mercedes-benz-usa-announces-pricing-for-all-new-electric-cla

Despite the tariffs imposed on Mercedes cars the prices seem very reasonable.

 

[klier]

Those aren’t even real photos of the GLB.

Are these platform sharing? They look very similar.

 

[AbsoluteUnit]

Are these platform sharing? They look very similar.

Seems like they're sharing bodywork, but probably not the same architecture.

 

[klier]

Seems like they're sharing bodywork, but probably not the same architecture.

More like the opposite looking at the spy pics. Their own bodywork on the same platform, because the other way around does not make any sense.

I don't care either way, this whole A/CLA/GLA whatever line needs to die.

 

[Rolf]

More like the opposite looking at the spy pics. Their own bodywork on the same platform, because the other way around does not make any sense.

I don't care either way, this whole A/CLA/GLA whatever line needs to die.

I dont think they will die anytime soon as they are the best selling models in the Mercedes range. A new A-class will also be coming in the next 2 to 3 years time.

 

[Merc1]

Focusing on sales is the wrong approach IMO. Just build the best products and the sales will take care of themselves. Quality, tech, design, substance will bring buyers back in droves. Let the product speak for itself like the old days. Now the dealer situation needed fixing for sure.

M

 

[Swissbob]

Focusing on sales is the wrong approach IMO. Just build the best products and the sales will take care of themselves. Quality, tech, design, substance will bring buyers back in droves. Let the product speak for itself like the old days. Now the dealer situation needed fixing for sure.

M

Mercedes Bets Big On More SUVs And V8s To Win Back America’s Luxury Crown | Carscoops

Luxury’s old king wants its crown back with SUVs, electric power, and a new U.S. strategy to rebuild ties with its 384 dealers

www.carscoops.com

Here we go.

At least in the USA, they know that they must fix the dealer situation.

How to Rule the US market again.

Increase the capacity of the V8s, increase the size of the GLS ( it’s a toy compared to an Escalade), bring back the V8 C63,E63,S63 without Hybrid.

Bring back the V12 G and SL, put it in the GLS Maybach.
Improve the interior of the W206,C236,R232,W223 and bin that shiny black plastic.

BTW,The sun visors of the current SL are made from cheap plastic and the mirror in it is without light.
That’s absolutely atrocious.

 

[leylandi]